Ever year astronomers mark their calender for one of the most stunning stargazing events - the annual Perseid meteor shower.

It is set to take place this weekend and forecasters have predicted clear skies across Burton, Uttoxeter and South Derbyshire, allowing for an amazing display.

The Perseid meteor shower takes place when the Earth travels through debris trailing behind the Swift-Tuttle comet, with shooting stars travelling at a mind-blowing 37 miles a second. Being the most popular annual meteor shower, around 80 shooting stars will be seen every hour.